Andy Carroll is hoping his devastating hat-trick for West Ham against Arsenal could be enough to earn a place at Euro 2016.
The 27-year-old scored three times in eight minutes as Slaven Bilic s side came from 2-0 down against the Gunners to move 3-2 ahead, only for Laurent Koscielny to snatch a point in a pulsating Premier League clash.
Carroll was delighted with the comeback after West Ham had struggled in an opening 40 minutes in a revamped 3-4-3 system, and admits he has one eye on convincing Roy Hodgson to take him to France in June.
It was a tough game. It was disappointing first half, we didn t play the best but luckily we got two goals before the break, he told BT Sport.
They pressed us, our set-up didn t suit us and we changed it at half-time. B…
England are favourites to win Euro 2020 alongside France, according to Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne.
Gareth Southgate s side moved up to fourth in the FIFA rankings after two impressive qualifying wins in March.
The Three Lions – who made the semi-finals of last year s World Cup – cruised past the Czech Republic and Montenegro 5-0 and 5-1 respectively to set down an impressive marker for the campaign.
And De Bruyne – who scored his second Premier League goal of an injury-hit season in City s 2-0 win over Cardiff City on Wednesday – believes their squad is strong enough to seriously compete over the next decade.
I told the England guys a week ago that you should win Euro 2020. I think they are favourites with France, he told repor…
Bruno Fernandes’ stunning volley secured absentee-hit Manchester United a much-needed victory as Burnley’s wait for a Premier League win continued.
Injuries and off-field issues have been compounded by poor performances in some tough fixtures, with the Red Devils losing four of their opening six matches in all competitions for the first time since 1986.
United ended a run of three successive defeats at Vincent Kompany’s Burnley, where Erik ten Hag’s team were not entirely convincing but ran out 1-0 victors thanks to Fernandes’ moment of magic on Saturday night.
The Portugal midfielder showed exceptional composure and technique when providing a fitting finish to a brilliant pass from Jonny Evans, who was making his first start for the club since 2015.
Krisztian Nemeth and Tamas Priskin have proved their fitness after being named in Hungary coach Bernd Storck s 23-man squad for Euro 2016.
The duo were both named in Storck s provisional squad despite carrying injuries and did not feature in the goalless friendly with Ivory Coast earlier this month, but they have recovered sufficiently to be part of Hungary s return to the international stage.
Not since 1986 have they played in a major finals and the tournament in France will be Hungary s first European Championship since 1972 – when they finished fourth.
Captain Balazs Dzsudzsak had been an injury doubt, but he was able to play 89 minutes against Ivory Coast to ensure his place.
Experienced duo Gabor Kiraly and Zoltan Gera will also travel to Fra…
Euro 2016 has been marred by further scenes of violence, with up to 100 supporters involved in clashes ahead of Germany s match with Ukraine in Lille.
Rival fans clashed in the centre of the city, close to the Gare Flandres, where a number of supporters have been arriving in recent days.
Germany and Ukraine fans were seen fighting, throwing chairs and bottles near La Grande Place, an area of bars and restaurants which had earlier seen dozens of supporters including some from Wales and England, whose teams meet in nearby Lens on Thursday mixing in a peaceable atmosphere.
A group of German fans, understood to be part of a far-right contingent, threw beer cans at media representatives as they attempted to film close to the station. Some of the bars were later closed…
There will be no Ballon d Or awarded in 2020 due to a lack of sufficient fair conditions , France Football has announced.
The French publication, which organises football s most prestigious individual prize, believes the effects of the coronavirus pandemic upon the sport at the elite level means it would be unfair to declare a 2020 winner.
In a list of reasons published to explain the decision, France Football said it did not want to put an indelible asterisk on the trophy due to present circumstances, adding we will always prefer a small sprain (to our history) to a large scar .
It will be the first time since the Ballon d Or launched in 1956 that its ballot to decide the finest player in the world will not be taken.
Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi clai…
Chelsea are interested in signing Marc Guehi from London and Premier League rivals Crystal Palace, according to . The report has claimed that the Blues are on the hunt for a new defender, and that Guehi is on their radar.
Guehi came through the Chelsea youth academy, but the defender failed to establish himself in the Blues’ first team and had loan spells at Swansea City. Having joined Palace in 2021, the England international centre-back has established himself as one of the best young defenders in the Premier League.
The defender has made 101 appearances in the Premier League so far in his career. Guehi has scored three goals, given two assists, and has kept 22 clean sheets in those games. Chelsea are aiming to finish in the top four of the Premier League table this…
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Looking to extend on their Premiership title charge on Wednesday night, Rangers will travel to Rugby Park when they meet Kilmarnock.
Starting with the hosts, while Kilmarnock might have found themselves at the heart of an infamous Premiership relegation scrap last season, Derek McInnes’ men have certainly made a string of improvements this time around. Last seen over the weekend putting in another rugged performance as they secured a 2-0 victory against Aberdeen, the Ayrshire-based outfit have lost just one of their previous 14 straight appearances across all competitions. With that extended flurry stemming all the way back to a 1-0 loss against Hearts way back on December 2nd, Killie have also impressed with their …
The lofty Greek striker has shaken off a patchy spell at Manchester City to become one of the tournament s more feared target men.
The slender build and six foot 4 inch frame of Giorgos Samaras does little to suggest he is a natural-born, old-fashioned striker, but the Greek frontman is carved from the same granite as an Ian Rush or a Christian Vieri.
The kind of forward who attacks with his back pushed against the defenders and heads home every cross coming his way. The 27-year-old Celtic attacker is a potent threat in any side.
With the gift of tremendous dribbling ability, Samaras has found himself playing in a variety of positions, from winger to second striker.
While at Manchester City, Sven-Göran Eriksson used to field him on the left flank, eve…
At least for another 24 hours or so, the FA Cup occupies a particular place in the modern history of Manchester City.
It is the only honour the club has won since the 1976 EFL Cup that was not initially presented to Vincent Kompany.
Carlos Tevez was City s captain when Yaya Toure scored the only goal to down Stoke City at Wembley eight years ago, but the true identity of the on-field leader in sky blue was already common knowledge.
Tevez s infamous touchline spat with then-manager Roberto Mancini and extended golfing holiday were still to come, but a hastily made and withdrawn transfer request in December 2010 highlighted strained relations.
At a time of accelerated, turbulent change, Kompany became City s anchor. He skippered the side when they beat Manc…